The HIM Technician will assist in the quality management and compliance of the facility's health information. Responsible for keeping patient medical records organized and updated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collects, compiles, process and makes medical records available to authorized users in a manner that is consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.

Scans, assembles medical charts and prepares them for completion.

Pulls and processes patient medical records as needed for patient readmission.

Ensures patient medical records are retrieved for physicians and departments in a timely manner as needed for patient care, auditing and other purposes.

Routinely collects all discharged patient medical records as to ensure all records are secured in the Health Information Department.

Accurately files all patient medical records.

Maintains neatly assembled medical records in an established standardized order.

Performs chart analysis of patient medical records for accuracy, completeness, appropriate signatures and dates in a timely manner as to ensure compliance with facility's policy and procedures and regulatory agencies requirements.

Responsible for maintaining, coordinating and responding to requests for Release of Information to authorized persons.

Answers incoming calls in a timely manner and responds to caller's needs. Return calls left on voicemail within 24 hours.

Develops and maintains a good working relationship with inter-department employees, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that medical records can be properly maintained.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Associates degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor's degree in Health Science or Health Information preferred.

Minimum one (1) year experience in Medical Records required.

Knowledge of and adheres to all Federal and State regulations.

Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel)

Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment for full-time employees!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Healthcare spending account

Dependent care spending account

PTO Plan with holiday premium pay

Discounted cafeteria meal plan

Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)

Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

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